Circuit, first lady of Pennsylvania, or more simply as just [5][6] She also served as a mediator for the United States District Court. Ben Waxman (right) said he will not challenge State Rep. Brian Sims (left) in the 2018 Democratic primary election for the 182nd District. Don't Look Down. Waxman mischievously asks the bartender. It wasn't something kids were clamoring to learn." Rendell is a woman who knows many passions and commitments. Father of Private and Private. Marjorie "Midge" Rendell ne Osterlund; . . [11] She is also a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania. They hope to have the review system rolling next year, during the 2018 midterm elections. [1] In 2003, she was named to the PoliticsPAlist of "Pennsylvania's Most Politically Powerful Women". That union was long dogged by rumors that "Fast Eddie" engaged in numerous extramarital affairs, charges that he often inelegantly denied. after their first date -- a Penn basketball game ("He taught me how Midge Rendell, 54, has been a sideline observer of her husbands political endeavors since 1994, when she was appointed to the U.S. District Court. During her husband's campaigns for mayor and governor, Rendell was barred by the federal judicial ethics code from publicly campaigning on his behalf, as well as from taking part in some fundraisers. [1] [2] Education .widget-img { Marjorie 'Midge' Osterlund Rendell (born February 13, 1947) is a Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and a former First Lady of Pennsylvania. She currently serves as one of the members of the board of directors. So when an older man began referring to her as "hon" she did not I lose the family man thing, Ed Rendell said recently, referring to a favorite theme struck by politicians. The two announced yesterday that they were separating after 40 years of marriage. she is, so if she's doing it, it's very hard for other people not I think its important to show the commitment to a more traditional role, said Fisher, who works as an adjunct professor at Duquesne University and as a consultant for a textbook publisher. margin-bottom:0px;

float:right; She would become the first in Pennsylvanias modern history  perhaps ever  to maintain a job outside of her mostly ceremonial governmental duties. .widget-row.value-only { One photograph from 1982 shows Rendell lying on the grass holding his son, Jesse. As governor, Rendell was also noticed to be very friendly with Leslie McCombs, a former Pittsburgh television anchor who went into lobbying. It's a busy day, but not out of the ordinary for the woman Risa Vetri Ferman, who recently became a judge in Montgomery County after serving as Montgomery County district attorney for eight years. Michele Ridge, wife of former Gov. Oh my, we think between sips, do they sell popcorn here? him in as governor of Pennsylvania in January. Her job forbids her from associating with people involved in political matters, including her husband, who this fall faces Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Fisher. Rendell is a woman who knows many passions and commitments.  }. law school. quit.". Corbett's media office says Snow's job as director of Commonwealth Media Services ended on Jan. 18, the day Rendell left office.]. on the nurturing role as a mother, but at the same time, trying to Tilson was first appointed to the court by then Governor Tom Ridge in June of 2001. Read more  G. Terry Madonna, a professor and political analyst at Millersville University, said Rendell would undoubtedly be a more attractive candidate if his wife were at his side on the hustings. And the next day he called Montgomery to see if he could take Midge out. }  [12] They have one adult son, Jesse. Midge Rendell, 54, has been a sideline observer of her husband's political endeavors since 1994, when she was appointed to the U.S. District Court. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Notes and References. United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy, "Former Pennsylvania First Lady Midge Rendell Takes On New Role", "Pennsylvania's Most Politically Powerful Women", "Rendell, Marjorie O. Get our newsletter, The Daily Pennsylvanian, delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Apply today! In 1997, she was elevated to the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Philly mayoral candidates are discussing gun violence tonight. Leave it to government employees to strategize their divorce announcement. In Philadelphia she is able to offer helpful directions to an out of towner state trooper who is driving her around. [5] Her service terminated on November 20, 1997, due to elevation to the Third Circuit. That would be extremely tough.. "Midge is in a class by herself," University President Judith Midges Norristown-based attorney Cheryl Young, who represented reality star Kate Gosselin in her divorce, wasnt immediately available for comment, but Ed, long dogged by rumors of his womanizing, insists theres nothing to see here. This has been a difficult decision, but we both believe it is the right thing to do. In 2003, she was named to the PoliticsPA list of 'Pennsylvania's Most Politically Powerful Women'. 	padding-left: 10px; He cannot use Midge Rendell to help shape Ed Rendells public image, not even in the smallest way. Marjorie "Midge" Rendell(neOsterlund; born February 13, 1947) is an American attorney and jurist serving as a Senior United States Circuit Judgeof the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuitand a former First Ladyof Pennsylvania. Jesse, a recent Penn graduate currently on tour with his band, The basic rule is dont do anything that would reasonably raise a question about your impartiality, said Geoffrey Hazard, a University of Pennsylvania Law School professor who specializes in judicial conduct. [5] At times, she was called "honey" by her male colleagues and would hide or downplay the existence of her then young son. For example, while she would be barred from attending a fund-raiser for her husband, she could go to one on behalf of a museum, he said.  WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. Medicine.  [Gov. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. (Shes also the sister of chef Marc Vetri.). Our parting is amicable, and we will remain friends and continue to be active in our community, sometimes together, sometimes separately  Please do not hesitate to include both of us in social occasions as we will not find it awkward or uncomfortable.. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? When Mike Fisher, Pennsylvanias attorney general, is on one side of the state campaigning, shes often speaking for him on the other. Marjorie "Midge" Rendell ( ne Osterlund; born February 13, 1947) is an American attorney and jurist serving as a Senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and a former First Lady of Pennsylvania. [2], Rendell was born in Wilmington, Delaware. Its how we live. [1][2], Tilson earned his undergraduate degree from Stonehill College and his J.D. ", The couple asks for their friends to "respect our privacy, and our decision, and wish us well. Rendell most recently turned heads last May when he arrived at a typical Election Day lunch at the Famous 4th Street Deli with Dr. Kirstin Snow, a state employee and former Miss Pennsylvania. As Ed Rendell stepped to the podium to accept the Democratic nomination for governor, he was crushed by a mob of supporters.  And she created a recusal policy. Jesse and Beka Rendell gave Ed and Midge their first grandchild in 2012 when Dean Thompson Rendell was born. 	word-wrap: break-word; 
 [5] At times, she was called "honey" by her male colleagues and would hide or downplay the existence of her then young son. More than thirty years Her appointment to the bench is for life and she couldnt leave it and return four years later. Rendell Splits With Wife After 40 Years Of Marriage", "Sims to the left of us, Waxman to the right", Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marjorie_Rendell&oldid=1129233473, First Ladies and Gentlemen of Pennsylvania, Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States court of appeals judges appointed by Bill Clinton, United States district court judges appointed by Bill Clinton, Villanova University School of Law alumni, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 December 2022, at 06:56. Two years later President Clinton nominated her to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. [5][6] She also served as a mediator for the United States District Court.  [3][5], Rendell was nominated by President Clinton on January 7, 1997, to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit vacated by Judge William D. Hutchinson. Snow said in Philadelphia magazine is the truth. [5][8], Rendell was nominated by President Bill Clinton on November 19, 1993, to a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania vacated by Judge Louis Bechtle. Want a digest of WHYYs programs, events & stories? 	font-weight: bold; And, well, now we're getting emotional. "Dear friends, we wanted to let you know that we have decided to embark upon this next phase of our lives by living separately," the e-mail said. On May 18th, Election Day, Ed Rendell went to the Famous 4th Street Deli for lunch, as he has for years. But plans a few hours of reviewing cases, making phone calls and working recently named one of the most powerful women in Pennsylvania by Ed Rendell divorced in 2016, five years after they formally separated. like. Ive always been by Mikes side, she said. Son of Arthur J Tilson and Mary A. Tilson  [3], After graduating from law school, she practiced as an attorney for 20 years as a partner at the Philadelphia firm of Duane, Morris & Heckscher, where she focused her practice on bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Ballotpedia does not currently cover this office or maintain this page. Forty-seven percent of the reviews awarded five stars, while just 15 percent awarded one star. She assumed senior status on July 1, 2015. Not for him. She enjoys golf (several golf balls sit in a corner of her office) but doesn't get a chance to play as often as she'd like. Free. "I am extremely grateful for all the contributions that I have received thus far  both this year and my original run in 2016. View Midge Rendell's record in Philadelphia, PA including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Kimmel Center, is a University Trustee and Chairwoman of the Board 	font-size: 1.2em; Last month, Clout sidles up to the bar at Bank & Bourbon and ordered a bottle of Bell's Two Hearted Ale, as Clout is prone to do.  Midge transferred to Villanova, where she finished her law degree. Of course, managing two busy careers on top of raising a son can ", Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks floor seat tickets. "This has been a difficult decision, but we both believe it is the right thing to do. Snow told Philadelphia Magazine she was surprised it took so long for rumors to circulate about her relationship with the governor, adding that she worried about gossip hurting his wife. Terese Casey was a very strong plus for Bob, said Rendell. .widget-value { Sign up for our weekly newsletter. She was confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 1997, and received commission on September 29, 1997.  That took a while to build. [7], While in private practice, Rendell experienced sexism originating from both her clients and cohorts. "that is wonderful because everyone admires her and knows how busy He acknowledged that a wife who sits on the federal bench is a tremendous disadvantage when it comes to campaigning. [2], Rendell was born in Wilmington, Delaware. Tilson was retained in 2011 but reached the mandatory retirement age of 70 in 2013. There will be no rematch for State Rep. Brian Sims and former Democratic challenger Ben Waxman. Free. Rendell and his wife, U.S. Appellate Judge Marjorie Midge Rendell, announced in an e-mail to friends today that they will be living separately now that they have left the Governors Mansion in Harrisburg. Paddling in the middle of a fast moving stream of news and information. Its a restraining order of sorts preventing her from living in her husbands political world. The election also brought unique challenges for the powerful PIFA Committee Co-Chairs: Honorable Marjorie "Midge" Rendell and Ron Biscardi (not pictured) Retired Judge Arthur Tilson and Dr. Thomas J. Killeen III, MD with Judge Rendell. Her name is Marjorie O. Rendell, though you might know her No matter. anything you ask her to do that she doesn't do," Rodin said, adding But Rendell has long been the subject of speculation involving younger women, typically leggy blonds. But Rendell angrily avoided and then denounced the media after the Philadelphia Magazine story broke in July. Marjorie May Osterlund, raised in Wilmington, Del., the daughter of conservative parents, met her future husband when the two were students at the University of Pennsylvania. I don't think I did plan it.". }  Naturally. However, after further reflection, I have decided that it is not the right time for me to run for the legislature," Waxman wrote to supporters on Tuesday. Too tense for happy hour. A PhillyClout item about the pair lingering over lunch after other pols had departed prompted Philadelphia Magazine in July to explore rumors of an affair. Waxman, the political consultant who gave Sims a bit of a scare last year  he took 34 percent of the vote to Sims' 40 percent in a four-way Democratic primary  announced this week that he had changed his mind about making a 2018 sequel. Although it would be new here, in 14 other states spouses of governors are working in jobs outside the customary state duties, according to the National Governors Association. It would have been like extending my reach by a third.. She was confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 1997, and received commission on September 29, 1997. [4], Branca was retained in the 2011 election, winning a "yes" vote of 77.7%.[5][6]. She successfully balanced similar restrictions when she was the first lady of Philadelphia, Hazard said. Must not be a Clout reader. If you would like to help it grow, please consider donating to Ballotpedia. But before leaving Penn, she met Ed. .widget-row.heading { better as a judge of the U.S. court of Appeals for the Third She is a Penn trustee. Midge. [2]  Please give today. object -- she simply started calling him "buster" in response. 	width: 43%;     view all Arthur R Tilson's Timeline 1943 May 16, 1943 Birth of Arthur R Tilson [12] They have one adult son, Jesse. "Sometimes, I think I've got nine puppies.". The Rendells reportedly spend holidays together along with son Jesse and his family. Midge Rendell, 64, is a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.  "She is someone who juggles everything so there is never What I said and what Dr. font-size: .9em; She and Rendell, 67, married in 1971, have one son, Jesse, who practices law in Philadelphia. Carol Fisher said she probably will give up her two jobs if her husband wins. That's it. Their e-mail makes no mention of divorce or the cause for the split. 	vertical-align: top; and are frequently spotted at games. Midge, 69, reduced her judicial workload in 2015 to spend more time on her philanthropy. ** Election 2002: The Race for Governor", "FEDERAL JUDGE MARJORIE RENDELL TELLS PENN LAW WOMEN ABOUT THE "DARK AGES FOR WOMEN IN THE LAW", "Rendell's wife couldn't campaign because she's a federal judge", "Court Tosses FCC 'Wardrobe Malfunction' Fine", "Avenue of the Arts - About - Facts About the Avenue", "Ex-Gov. Jefferson's List went live last week, pitching itself as a Yelp of politics, a place where political candidates and consultants can size each other up to see if they want to work together. 	font-weight: bold;   Comments: Black-robe crook,liar,unfit for bench, unconscionable,stated "he's the law" in court,he doesn't apply law,facts or evidence,threatens from the bench,fell asleep on the bench, entered orders enabling racketeering & child abuse. In September 2017, Judge Rendell married Arthur Tilson, a senior judge on the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { But Rendell has long been the subject of speculation involving younger women, typically leggy blonds. Get it in your inbox every Friday.  Federal Judicial Center", "Judge Rendell reflects on wins, losses for women in legal work", "Mysterious Midge Rendell ** As a judge, candidate's wife must remain behind the scenes. And we cant have her out there.. Dear friends, the Rendells wrote in an email at the time, we wanted to let you know that we have decided to embark upon this next phase of our lives by living separately. Judicial restrictions do not mean Midge Rendell has to shy away from the role of governors wife, said Hazard, of the University of Pennsylvania. "He sent it back," Waxman mutters, with what could be the slightest trace of respect for Sims. 2015-01-31. . Senior Judge of the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas. The separation has been amicable, and the divorce will be too, he told us, adding that the pair recently traveled to Jamaica with Jesse and family. They run at mach speed -- both of But it has been collecting them since 2005. With his inauguration, a new season in the spotlight began for Check, please? 34th Street Magazine's "Toast" to dear old Penn is a Sunday morning newsletter with the latest on Penn's Free. Now! "Penn, Unbuttoned" is Penn's only intentionally satirical newsletter, giving you your weekly dose of comedy from Under the Button. Will it take Jefferson's List a while to become Jefferson's List? Snow, who attained a doctorate in business administration through a distance learning program from Southwest University in Kenner, La., was Miss Pennsylvania in 1994, Mrs. Pennsylvania in 2005 and Mrs. American Dream in 2007. Rendell and his wife, U.S. Appellate Judge Marjorie "Midge" Rendell, announced in an e-mail to friends today that they will be "living separately" now that they have left the Governor's Mansion in Harrisburg. Yelp Metrics tells us the website, which offers users a grading scale from one to five stars, is a much happier place than we imagined.  He was then elected to a 10-year term in November of 2001. And the first five years of input were pretty slow, compared with the last five years. Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; Incumbent. before heading to Penn to speak at a reception in the evening. Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and wife Marjorie "Midge" Rendell have announced they're separating after 40 years of marriage. The bartender pours a Jim Beam and walks it over to the state representative. says. The semi-retired federal judge and the former governor have been separated since 2011  why now? Youve got a woman who is one step away from the Supreme Court, said Madonna. She isnt there for moral support.. .widget-row.Republican { And she is on the Trustees' Council of Penn Women and the University's External Affairs and Neighborhood Initiatives Though all the commitments may be tiring at times, they are 	font-weight: bold; She would be a tremendous asset if she could be used.. background-color: white; 	color: white;  She currently serves as one of the members of the board of directors. Arthur R. Tilson is an attorney serving Norristown, PA. Find contact information, experience, peer reviews, directions, and more at Martindale.com. Geni requires JavaScript! ,,, . The former mayor and governor and soon-to-be lawyer and MSNBC commentator among other things, endured much speculation while in office about his relationships with other women (most recently state employee Kirsten Snow), despite denials from Rendell, who is 67. Marjorie "Midge" Rendell (ne Osterlund; born February 13, 1947) is an American attorney and jurist serving as a Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and a former First Lady of Pennsylvania. Free. On January 21, 2003, Judge Rendell administered the oath of office to her husband after he won the gubernatorial election in November 2002. It's between me and my family.  
} WHYY thanks our sponsors  become a WHYY sponsor, most recently state employee Kirsten Snow). .widget-row { changed with the times. The Daily Pennsylvanian is a student-run nonprofit. 	background-color: red; ", It is signed "Ed and Midge," with this postscript: "Please do not hesitate to include both of us in social occasions as we will not find it awkward or uncomfortable.". Rendell served as a component of a three-judge panel that overturned the Federal Communications Commission's . Shes done it for so many years  through seven successful bids for the state Legislature, unsuccessful stabs at lieutenant governor and governor, and his two attorney general victories. If Ed Rendell wins, Midge Rendell could rewrite the traditional role of gubernatorial better half. Clout's first reaction: Doesn't everyone just whip out their phones to Yelp about a bartender who takes a little too long to pour a drink or the medium-rare cheeseburger that comes out charred like a hockey puck? The Rendells are known for their Philadelphia sports fanaticism, }  Can you list the top facts and stats about Marjorie Rendell? We're going to miss watching these two archenemies lob verbal bombs across the 182nd District, which stretches from Spring Garden to South Philly. Judge Midge Rendell of the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals shared her memories of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday._____SUBSCRI. .infobox p { The story ran with a portrait of a grinning Rendell seated as Snow stood smiling and standing behind him, resting her arms on his shoulders. It's an Election Day tradition, a gathering of political heavyweights and the media.. } 	margin-bottom: 0; That is quite an accomplishment -- she has been in the public eye [1] In 2003, she was named to the PoliticsPA list of "Pennsylvania's Most Politically Powerful Women". Subscribe to get the week's top stories from The DP and beyond, meticulously curated for parents and alumni, If you're a scraper, please click the link below :-) 

"It's personal. [4] She received a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969 and a Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law in 1973. [4] She received a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969 and a Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law in 1973. Widower of Margaret M Tilson Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas "He'd proposed to me before, so it wasn't like it came out of nowhere," she told the Daily News in 2003. "Our first dog had nine puppies, and you could keep track of On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. width: 57%; ** Election 2002: The Race for Governor, Eli Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap, A medical building has been purchased for nearly $70 million by a company with ties to PPL Center, Pa. lawmakers push bill to crack down on cell phone use while driving, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Such was the case this month when a tipster told us that senior U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Marjorie "Midge" Rendell had remarried. Let's raise a glass to these two crazy kids just not cheap bourbon. Please support us by disabling your ad blocker on our site. Christmas. color: white; often make life a juggling act. We wanted to let you know that we have decided to embark upon this next phase of our lives by living separately, the email states. She would like to be there with Ed, and they make a great team, said Cohen, the wife of David L. Cohen, Ed Rendells longtime confidant. Midge Rendell would probably focus her first lady energies on projects dealing with arts and culture, her husband said. After speaking there, she will head to her chambers for } [3] Her father was employed as a DuPont executive and she attended Ursuline Academy.

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